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I wanted to take a second to thank you for all the help and guidance you gave my son

by Carole Martin | Nov 30, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices

I wanted to take a second to thank you for all the help and guidance you gave my son. From the discussions I have had over the past few weeks with him, his confidence and his realization of how he can better answer interview questions has changed a lot. During the...

Dear Interview Coach I have a question for you.

by Carole Martin | Nov 24, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

In an interview, if you are asked to tell me about a time you failed? What are they looking for? What are the red flags? What is a good safe answer? Answer From The Interview Coach First of all, there is no such thing as a “safe answer.” The interview process should...

BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS – SPECIFIC ANSWERS/STORIES

by Carole Martin | Nov 17, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

“Tell me about a time when you used strategic thinking to solve a problem.” “You say you have good customer service skills. Tell me about a time when you dealt with an angry customer.” “Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular decision.” “Tell me about a time...

Title: Five Rules To Improve Your Hiring Process

by Carole Martin | Nov 10, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

1. Assess the job before the interview. What is the role of the job? Talk to the person leaving the job to find out what the job entails. Ask how the job could be done more efficiently – adding/deleting tasks. Talk with customers (internal and external) and end users...

Interview Q and A from Professional Interview Coach, Carole Martin

by Carole Martin | Nov 3, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

Dear Expert “Q: I often find interviews stilted or impersonal. I struggle to bring the real me into the room. It’s like listening to a recording of myself. Any tips on how to make interviews more real?” AT THE JOB INTERVIEW: BE YOURSELF, BE YOURSELF, AND OH BY THE...

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

by Carole Martin | Oct 20, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

I felt so prepared——and then… When the interview turns “negative.” You feel prepared for the interview. You are confident walking through the door to meet your interviewer. You have your positive experiences and stories ready to answer questions. The interview is...